Christmas Foods

During Christmas parties, you might find that you are gaining a great deal of weight, especially if all of your family and friends are throwing parties every few days. The problem is that most...

If you have a Christmas Party or Pot Luck coming up, here is the perfect recipe to use! Not only is this fruit salad delicious, it is so easy and is made the night before!

These traditional German Christmas cookies are jam packed full of spices, including black pepper. Make these at least one week in advance and store in an airtight container. This heightens the...

The holidays are a time when most of us are short on money. The need to save money on holiday food purchases is great!! Most families have some kind of celebration or holiday dinner and just...

Like Thanksgiving, turkey is a classic dinner item for Christmas. The bird that is on everyone’s table at Thanksgiving is also the same fowl that you find on the table at Christmas. There are...

One of the best and tastiest treats you can have is chocolate covered strawberries. During Christmas, making sweets is a great way to bring family together, especially if it is something like...

This is an old fashion family recipe that I learned how to make when I was a kid. It may not be the healthiest appetizer but it does have some good benefits. If you have trouble getting your...

Christmas cookies are a great treat for the whole family. Not only will you and your children enjoy making the cookies, but decorating them to look like Santa will give your children a fun...

Every little kid gets excited about getting a visit from Santa. In fact, it is hard to get children to forget that Santa is going to come and bring them a great present. And of course, you have...

For many, a perfect Thanksgiving dinner starts with a beautifully roasted turkey. But don't let your holiday be spoiled by improper preparation that can lead to food-borne illness. Poultry are...

The holidays are a time when most people cast aside their good eating habits to indulge in a variety of tasty, high calorie food offerings. Is it any surprise that the average person gains between...

If you want a low fat dessert recipe that gives you the taste of an apple pie over the holidays without the extra calories and pounds use the following steps to make a healthy and delicious baked...

What if turkey hasn't completely thawed before cooking? Place it in a leakproof plastic wrapper. Submerge in cold water, drain, & change water every 30 minutes. When defrosted, cook it right...

Yes, the title is correct. The feast for both holidays have vast similarities. They are both holidays for feasts and family and friends. The Super Markets have excellent sales on for most of...

Are there certain things from your childhood that you remember making every year during the Christmas season? One of my fondest memories was making Christmas cookies with my mother and siblings....

The Christmas holiday is magical and fattening! Let's face it - losing weight is difficult at best and impossible during the Christmas holidays. Don't fight the food! This year, why not...

Eggnog is one of those holiday drinks that I simply cannot keep away from, its rich and creamy and simply smells divine. Eggnog can either be prepared by gently cooking it on the stove top or the...

Spritz is a typical drink that is commonly served in the northern part of Italy especially in Venice which had influence from the Austrian Empire. The drink is very popular all year round in the...

Baked Brie is the hit of many holiday parties, and very easy to prepare. It is the most popular of appetizers requested by my clients. Although quick and easy, it is not a recipe that cannot be...

These are a Christmas tradition in my family. The recipe has been passed down for generations. They are delicious, and very festive. Making these cookies is a great thing to do as a family!

This gingerbread recipe is an extremely old recipe. It is for actual gingerbread cake, not the cookies. This recipe makes enough to fill 3 8-inch cake pans. Eat it as a bread, or ice it with cream...

Holiday recipes are a must for most families. We see recipes everywhere, but we end up losing them. Here is a way to gather and organize those recipes.

This fudge made of sour cream is one of the most unusual fudges I've ever tasted. It's sweet, yet has a tang.

This is a fun and easy recipe. Toffee Brittle is great to make during the holiday season. I fill colorful party bags with this toffee and give one to each of my guests on Christmas Eve.

Chocolate Covered Pretzels are fun and easy to make and look festive during the holidays on the table! They can be sold in lots of two at a flea market, yard sale or church bazaar. The decorative...

This rum cake recipe has been in my family for a long time. Kids always flocked to this cake, thinking they were getting away with something and soon were hooked (on cake, not rum). The...

It is a tradition in our family to make Santa Apples. My Grandma, came up with the idea when she had little kids. I remember my own mom helping us make them when we were little and we gave them to...

The winter holidays would not be the same without Christmas cookies and cakes. These treats are served at almost every party and gathering. Make your baked goodies stand out by decorating them...

The original sugarplums were seeds, nuts or fruits coated in several layers of sugar. Over time, the recipe was altered to include combinations of various chopped fruits, nuts and spices. Sugar...

Want a quick, easy recipe for a fun, winter dessert? These snowballs are so refreshing and tasty, I challenge you to eat only one! If you're limited on freezer space, you can freeze these balls...

Christmas Tree Dessert Bread is perfect to bring to a Holiday dinner, brunch or get-together of any kind. It has a sweet hint with an icing that is added when served or left off, if desired. The...

I made these biscotti for the holidays, and they were a huge hit. Cherries and pistachio nuts give the Christmas cookies a delicious taste and a holiday look.

What is a Christmas without homemade chocolate fudge? This recipe is simple and so delicious to make. Now, to the kitchen!

Today I going to teach you how to prepare a Christmas dinner for your family. First, you will need to go to the store and get the indigents you need to prepare dinner. (for example). You will...

It's inevitable. During the holiday season, especially, guests will drop by to visit unannounced. With a bit of planning and a trip to the grocery store, you can stock your pantry and be prepared...

"Fum, Fum, Fum! We will have the sweetest buns and candy!" ...So says the Christmas carol! This delicious candy is great for the Christmas, Valentine's Day or any time. There are...

Add crushed hard peppermint candies to the dough with the chocolate chips

Defrosting a Turkey is easy and can be done overnight, while you sleep.

You can easily save money on your Christmas dinner. Give yourself plenty of time to plan and shop and you will save a bundle of money. Food is one of the easiest things to save money on, if you...

Christmas morning is usually hectic especially if you have children, but it can be a wonderful, peaceful time with a great breakfast. Instead of the usual toast, cereal, and coffee, think...

Whether you are a vegetarian, having a guest over for holiday dinner that is a vegetarian, or simply want a healthy alternative, a vegetarian feast makes a wonderful holiday dinner. You can have...

This is a new twist on an old favorite. Inspired by a coworker's story about the time she made green bean casserole and her young child thought she said "bling bling casserole," I...

Why do we gain weight? well it's because of all the good food of course and because of the weather might not allow us to be outside as much as we want to.

Perhaps you're spending the entire holiday weekend in the mountains over Christmas and you're looking for a unique place for your annual gathering. Or, maybe you plan to enjoy just a short drive...

This is absolutely delicious and when I serve it to my family no one knows it's sugar free. Perfect for the holidays or anytime.

Eat, drink and be merry! That is the holiday sentiment right? Unfortunately, too much merriment can lead to a tight waistband. Here are a few tips to enjoy the holidays but avoid the holiday bulge.

Having some satisfying soup can make you feel all cozy and warm and secure and can heal what aches you both physically and mentally. I just made up a batch of 13 bean soup from scratch and served...

Are you making homemade gifts from your kitchen this holiday season and want to try something really different and so very delicious? Try making these gourmet vegetables, they look so good all...

In my family,and many others,Peanut brittle happens to be an all-time favorite.Especially during the Holidays.In fact,I think this is the only time,that I see stores selling these.When I am too...

The holidays are pretty much here,well at least all the goodies are!And we all know that as holidays near,just about everybody is talking about fudge!Who doesn't love fudge!If you love fudge,then...